Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15Auction date: 1 June 2024
Lot number: 82

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MYSIA. Lampsakos (?). Memnon of Rhodes, mid 4th century BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.89 g, 9 h), Pseudo-Rhodian type, circa 356-354. Youthful head of Helios to left on radiate solar disk. Rev. M-E Rose with buds to either side. Ashton, Memnon, p. 16, 30c (this coin, A16/P22). Ellis-Evans, Memnon, p. 63, O20/R33 c (this coin). SNG Copenhagen 913 ('Rhodes'). SNG Paris -. SNG von Aulock 2769 ('Megiste'). Attractively toned and of fine style, with a lovely head of Helios. Somewhat rough and the obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Leu 77, 11 May 2000, 324 corr. (as 'Megiste').

Estimate: 1000 CHF